Ardnahoe Distillery

Private Build

Glenshellach Masterplan

Knockderry Lodge

Drimsynie Hotel,
Lochgoilhead

Who are we?

Cowal Design is a dynamic and expanding civil and structural engineering consultancy run by two highly experienced engineers.

We are committed to offering clients a personalised service; fully utilising the expertise of the company owners whose distinctive blend of designer and contractor offers clients a refreshing new approach to the provision of engineering design and construction management.

Services?

All forms of Structural Engineering Design

Structural Inspections and Condition Reports

SER Certification

NHBC Timber Frame Certification

SIPS design

Sewage Treatment Design

Water Supply and Mains Design - WIRS approved

Roads and Drainage Design (including sustainable drainage solutions)

Soil Investigation Reports

Flood Risk and Drainage Impact Assessments

Site Appraisals

Cut and Fill Ground Modelling

Construction Management & Site Supervision

Where we work?

With offices in Glasgow, London, Oban and Dunoon, Cowal Design have worked on over 1500 projects across the UK, including throughout the central belt, Argyll, Highlands and Islands, Aberdeen, Windsor, Surrey, Portsmouth, Bristol and London.

Who we work for?

We are employed by a wide variety of clients such as housing associations, local authorities, housing developers, distilleries, hotels, fish farms, marinas, eco home companies, steel fabricators, community trusts, land agents, M & E consultants, solicitors, private developers, national contractors and home owners.

A growing business

We have a strategic plan to further develop and grow the business 10% year-on-year providing national coverage from our offices.

About us

Cowal Design Consultants was formed in 2005 to provide civil and structural engineering services in Argyll, with the vision of expansion from the outset. Since then the company has quadrupled its turnover and employed a number of staff. A second office was opened in Oban in 2010 and two further ones in 2016. Our area of operation now extends throughout the UK. Growth via reputation and referrals continues and we still have excellent client relationships, which were developed at the outset.

Areas of Expertise

Residential

In excess of 1000 units of social and private housing. Private one-off new builds. House extensions

Marinas

Offices

Education

Distilleries

Ardnahoe, Kilchoman

Retail

Commercial Units

HELPING BUSINESS AND PRIVATE CUSTOMERS

OVER

1500

PROJECTS COMPLETED

TESTIMONIALS

Cowal Design have worked for us on a variety of projects over a lengthy period of time. We have found them to provide a high quality, efficient and reliable service. It is our intention to continue our good relationship for many years to come…… MacLeod Construction.

MacLeod Construction.

Cowal Design offer a service, which gives value for money and involves them becoming a key member of the team. They are aware of all the issues that must be addressed to deliver a project. Their service offers client efficiency through design and cost and their approach through becoming a full team member and working towards a common goal of delivery is excellent……...GC Consultants.

GC Consultants

The Association has utilised the services of Cowal Design on many occasions and are extremely happy with the service received and the time taken. The Association is happy to endorse the use of this company….Argyll Community Housing Association.

Argyll Community Housing Association

We engaged Cowal Design to be part of our project delivery team for our new build hotel project. They were very pro-active in all aspects of the design from conceptual through to construction, providing complex design solutions for all reinforced concrete works, structural steel and timber glulam, whilst optimising site levels and drainage to maximise the use of the space available to us. Their input throughout the design stages and site support has proved to be invaluable. This ongoing relationship demonstrates that we put our trust in Cowal Design to deliver timeous, cost effective and efficient designs as we continue to expand our business with new developments.

Argyll Holidays

Directors

NEIL FERGUSON

Managing Director

Neil has worked with public and private sector clients and is skilled in taking projects from feasibility to full design. His experience and skills have led to Cowal Design developing in excess of 1000 residential units, specialising in timber frame housing and external works including roads, sewerage, water mains and site servicing.

GUS MUNRO

Technical Director

Gus Munro previously worked for a national contracting firm at a senior level. Joining Cowal Design in 2015 with an aim to use his design skills and contacts to grow the business, he now provides a full range of structural and civil engineering solutions to a host of clients, complimenting Neil’s input with his contracting experience.